Technology · Business · Aviation · 1889–1972
Igor Sikorsky — Age & Birthday
Born: 25 May 1889 · Died: 26 October 1972 · Age at death: 83
How old was Igor Sikorsky when he died?
Igor Sikorsky died aged 83. He was born on 25 May 1889 and died on 26 October 1972.
Aviation pioneer who designed the world's first mass-produced helicopter
Did you know?After moving to the United States from Russia, he also developed the first multi-engine aircraft and flying boats for transoceanic travel.
Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky (25 May 1889 – 26 October 1972) was a Russian-American aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. His first success came with the Sikorsky S-2, the second aircraft of his design and construction.
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- Age at death
- 83
- Would be
- 137
- Years since death
- 54
- Born
- May 25, 1889 · Kyiv, Ukraine
- Died
- October 26, 1972
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Technology, Business, Aviation
Family
- Father
- Ivan Sikorski
- Child
- Sergei Sikorsky
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- See the front page from the day Igor Sikorsky was bornA newspaper front page for 25 May 1889, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayIgor Sikorsky would be 137 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryIgor Sikorsky's 138th birthday is in 211 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!138th
- Death anniversaryThe 54th anniversary of Igor Sikorsky's death is today. A moment to remember their legacy.54th
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